1979 Porsche 928 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1979 Porsche 928. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1979 Porsche 928
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen and cause excessive steering wheel free…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner.
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Caliper (service brakes)
The two mounting bolts for each of the left and right side front calipers have been improperly torqued during assembly. The torque wrench used in the assembly may have been mechanically defective.
Remedy: Dealer will retorque the front brake caliper mounting bolts to proper specifications.
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Fluid (service brakes)
The brake system reservoir on the involved vehices may contain contaminated brake fluid. This fluid could eventually spread through the complete brake system and damage brake components.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and correct all brake components at no cost to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1979 Porsche 928. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Porsche 928 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 928 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Porsche 928 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 Porsche 928 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Porsche 928 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1979 Porsche 928
How do I know if my 1979 Porsche 928 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1979 Porsche 928; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V015000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.